Choose clinicians with the appropriate training and skills – Adverse events are most often directly linked to physician skill and experience
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recommends the following guidelines for those seeking cosmetic injectable treatments:
- Don’t choose a provider based on price. Injectables are pharmaceutical products and must be administered by trained, qualified clinicians
- Make sure the benefits and risks are fully explained to you in a patient consultation. Plastic surgeons use the consultation process to educate patients about the proposed procedure. Every procedure has inherent risks and benefits; the hallmark of informed consent is the understanding of risks and benefits, and realistic expectations.
- Fully disclose any medical conditions you might have, and medications you are taking including vitamins and over-the-counter drugs. This information will help your clinician select the most effective procedure for you, with the fewest side-effects.